Director, RONA Foundation

RONA; Boucherville; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare centre

Cafeteria and coffee stations

Electric car charging

Fitness centre

Exclusive employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonuses

Telemedicine access

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Work-life balance

Community involvement

Job summary

RONA Foundation is seeking a strategic Director to guide philanthropic initiatives across the organization and its communities. You will develop and oversee fundraising campaigns, advocate for social impact, and represent the Foundation at events.

The role requires a decade of philanthropy experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and fluency in French and English. You’ll collaborate with legal, finance, communications, and store teams to maximize social returns and maintain transparent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in organizational management and philanthropy.
• Written and spoken bilingualism (French & English).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of store operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Foundation’s philanthropic operations.
• Develop and plan the Foundation’s annual fundraising strategy.
• Promote Foundation visibility with stakeholders via websites, newsletters, social media and press relations.
• Act as the Foundation’s spokesperson.
• Represent the Foundation at charity events.
• Manage Golf Day and other fundraising activities.
• Ensure effective management of human and financial resources and the Foundation’s budget.
• Participate in board meetings.
• Collaborate with internal RONA stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Autonomy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At RONA, our employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA and Dick's Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match.

Our expectations

Reporting to the Vice President, Communications, as well as the RONA Foundation Board of Directors, the incumbent will play a key role in the Foundation’s strategic direction. The Director of the RONA Foundation will develop philanthropic strategies and oversee their implementation to maximize the Foundation’s social impact in the communities served by RONA. Through their leadership, they will play a decisive role in centering social responsibility within the organization and ensuring that the Foundation’s actions prioritize concrete and lasting benefits for our communities.

Your role

• Lead the Foundation’s philanthropic operations.
• Develop and plan the Foundation’s annual fundraising campaign strategy.
• Promote the Foundation and increase its visibility among stakeholders by developing high-impact communications strategies (website, newsletter, social media, press relations, ad placements, etc.).
• Act as the Foundation’s spokesperson.
• Represent the Foundation at charity events.
• Manage the Foundation’s annual Golf Day in collaboration with the events coordinator and all other fund raising activities.
• Ensure effective management of human and financial resources.
• Manage the Foundation’s budget and fundraising goals.
• Participate in board meetings.
• Manage the donation and registration platform (Donna).
• Manage relations with non-profit organizations and partners.
• Analyze requests from organizations and make recommendations.
• Monitor organizations’ activities and measure the impact of the Foundation’s contributions.
• Collaborate with all internal RONA stakeholders (e.g., legal, finance, internal and external communications, store communications, marketing, affiliated dealers).
• Collaborate and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.

The Skills We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree relevant to the position (e.g., Administration, Marketing, Communications)
• At least 10 years’ experience in organizational management and philanthropy
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Autonomy, drive, and excellent adaptability
• Written and spoken bilingualism (French and English)
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Understanding of store operations (an asset)

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Electric car charging stations
• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Access to the GreenShield+ telemedicine platform, including virtual consultations with healthcare professionals and pharmacy services
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources team if you require accommodation during the interview and assessment process and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.